– He also said: “How will you be when the son of Mary descends among you and your imam is from among you (in another narration: ‘and he leads you from among you’)?” Ibn Abī Dhi’b said: “Do you know what ‘he leads you from among you’ means?” I said: “Tell me.” He said: “He will lead you according to the Book of your Lord, Blessed and Exalted is He, and the Sunnah of your Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.”]

36 – The imam then steps back—walking backwards—to allow Jesus to step forward, [saying: “Come and lead us in prayer.”] Jesus places his hand between the imam’s shoulders and says to him: “[No. Some of you are leaders over others—an honor Allah has bestowed upon this community.] Step forward and lead the prayer.” Their imam then leads them in prayer.

37 – [Then the Dajjāl comes to Mount (Īliyā’) and besieges a band of Muslims.] [Those in command say to them: “What are you waiting to do about this tyrant [but] fight him until you meet Allah or He grants you victory?” So they agree to fight him when morning comes.]

38 – [While they are preparing for battle and straightening their ranks, the call to begin the prayer is given]